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Vinatrium Cellars
In the atmospheric cellars of the Vinatrium in Deutschkreutz one finds a nearly inexhaustible supply of wines from Central Burgenland, all of which can be sampled.
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Designer Wine Bar in the heart of Vienna
Unger & Klein is a bottle shop turned wine bar that has the feel of designer blue jeans. You’ll appreciate the stunning designer shelving that is simultaneously the wine list and menu. The concept invites to browse and mingle with other like-minded hedonists. Have the sommelier put together a flight of unique Austrian red wines.
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A paradies for Foodies
The Vinofaktur in Vogau, Styria invites visitors to taste and experience the region’s truly spectacular culinary achievements in a stunning architectural masterpiece. There are plenty of discoveries that will bring even the most experienced foodies to swoon!
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Birdwatchers' Paradise
At the easternmost edge of Austria, Lake Neusiedl and the Seewinkel form one of the most celebrated bird areas in Europe. Hundreds of species call the area home, and vast spring migration brings its own migration of bird lovers to the pristine region.
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A Cyclist’s Dream – Lake Neusiedl
Cyclists are welcome to Austria’s Burgenland region, where the sun shines more than 300 days and the horizon stretches into the distance for what seems like an eternity. The Lake Neusiedl World Cultural Heritage Site and National Park enchant visitors with vinyards and cherry blossoms, villages and homemade culinary delicacies.
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Haute cuisine in the old school house
Carnuntum is a popular excursion destination for lovers of cultural history, wine and delicious gourmet food from the nearby cities Vienna and Bratislava. It is not only the open-air Carnuntum Archaeological Museum which attracts visitors from the metropolises, but grand cuisine at petite prices in a rural setting.
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Rustic country charm for city sophisticates
“Südbahn wine” is what the Viennese affectionately call their favorite weekend beverage as they take the 20-minute southbound train from the city to Gumpoldskirchen for recreational enjoyment. The main streets of the sleepy little village come to life in the late afternoon as the local wine farms fling open the doors to over 30 heuriger to invite visitors for hearty country food, full-bodied wines, and folk music.
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Hoepler Wine Estate
We often go through a day without thinking deeply about what we see, hear smell, touch, and taste. The Höpler Wine Estate invites you to a one hour tour in “Höplers Weinräume” in which all preconceived ideas are discarded. Experience how colors, aromas, flavors, textures, and sounds influence your own personal emotions
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Kloster am Spitz
There are no longer monks living in this refuge, but there is a fine hotel with fabulous views, a country inn with sinfully good food, and outstanding wines that one will not soon forget.
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Güssing: the Heart of Austrian Greenness
Austria has never taken its natural beauty for granted -- hence its long tradition of dedicated environmentalism. In Güssing, the principles of sustainable living merge with the region's rich cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse of the country's unique past and green future.
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Fine Dining on an organic farm
Chickens peck under the fruit trees. A regional breed of cattle, the Waldviertler Blondvieh, grazes in the pasture. Ducks and geese wander on the edge of the vegetable garden. The ingredients for the Salomon family’s award-winning restaurant are sourced from the estate’s bio-dynamic farm. Organic wines from the vineyard mature in the cellar.
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Great Sights, Thanks to Great Sounds
From Joseph Haydn to Franz Liszt, music is baked right into Eisenstadt's history, and it plays a central role to this day. The town's flair and heritage are perfectly captured along the memorable Haydn Trail, a lively tour of the world-famous composer's life. His music will never sound the same again.
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Discover Styrian Food Secrets
The simple perfection of classic Austrian cuisine, gracious hospitality, and local expertise makes “Der Steirer” a favorite eatery for everyone who enjoys food & wine. You’ll appreciate the warm leisurely atmosphere whether enjoying just a few appetizers or a full meal with local wines by the glass.
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Wine Wanderlust in the Pannobile Vineyards
Explore the mystery and romance of the vineyards of Gols on the east side of Lake Neusiedl. On a guided hike you see and learn how a vineyard is planted and cultivated and why it makes such an impact on the way a wine tastes. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of a generous selection of premium wines in the Gols cultural center.
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Culinary Hike in Styria
Located in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany. Almost no other Austrian wine region has undergone such dramatic transformations in the past 20 years as this region, 1 hour south of Graz.
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Vintner Show & Tell at Designer Hotel
Located in the heart of Vienna, this is not just a hotel with a little glass, steel and stone and then a grape seed oil facial mask in your bathroom. This family-operated hotel has dedicated the entire heart and soul of their establishment to wine. Each of the individually designed rooms is sponsored by an Austrian vintner who also stocks the mini bar. Even the delicious breakfast buffet features wine in a non-alcoholic edible form!
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How Burgenland became the Land of Castles
Burgenland, the “Land of Castles,” is Austria’s youngest state, which joined the republic after the monarchy’s collapse following WWI. What to name the new territory became the first item of business.
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King of Wines, Wine of Kings
The historic center of Rust, just one hour south of Vienna in Burgenland, is lined with stately Baroque and Renaissance façades with beautiful portals and heraldic stucco decorations. The source of the city’s wealth is a golden, sweet wine that is so exquisite that it has been sought the world over by kings.
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The Night Watch: Wine, Liszt & Haydn
Let winemaker Eva-Maria Wagner entice you with one of her special wines along with some local treats. Later, follow the night watchman through the old alleys and lanes and learn about the composers Liszt and Haydn.
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Paprika, Pigs and Pike-Perch
Dine in one of the best local estaurants on the east side of Lake Neusiedl, “zur Dankbarkeit” in Podersdorf. This quaint restaurant puts some of the best regional dishes on the table, blending influences from a cultural where East meets West. Taste the passion for superb local ingredients sourced from the lake, the marshlands, and the Pannonian Plains.
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Gourmet Tour of the Leithaberg Terroir
Superb restaurants are strung like pearls on the Leithaberg mountain chain west of Lake Neusiedl between Purbach, Rust and Eisenstadt. Several talented chefs eagerly source from the surrounding forests, vineyard slopes, orchards, fields and lakes for their exquisite creations.
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Beethoven’s Retreat in Vienna
“Gemütlichkeit” cannot be directly translated – it’s an Austrian word that combines cozy-warm-familiar. It describes the food, people and place of the historic Mayer am Pfarrplatz, where Beethoven already enjoyed Austrian hospitality. Sit in his favorite place in the garden under the trees and feast from the appetizing buffet laden with homemade specialties and enjoy authentic, live Viennese folk music.
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A futuristic winery with centuries of tradition
Visit the Esterhàzy Palace Wine Museum, regional wine bar and shop, and state-of-the-art winery. Known as philanthropists, builders, and passionate art collectors throughout history, the Esterhàzy dynasty’s tradition with wine is equally great. Empress Maria Theresia, composer Josef Haydn, and even the spoiled privy councillor von Goethe appreciated the fruit-driven wine that was vinified in the Esterhàzy Palace cellar.
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Graz – Capital of Culinary Delights
Austria’s southern beauty, the city of Graz, is a place of its own kind. Just two hours by car south of Vienna, the Styrian capital boasts culinary wonders from its nearby region that make your mouth water. Taste your way through this charming medieval city and don’t forget to bring back some delicatessen for your family and friends. Believe us, they will be upset if you don’t!
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Culinary Camelot on the Styrian Castle Route
The Genusshotel Riegersburg is camouflaged in a vineyard on the Styrian Castle Route just 40 miles east of Graz. The views from the gourmet bistro, the delightful spa and spacious rooms invite exploration of the surrounding orchards of rare, fruits and the mighty Riegersburg Castle. The wild, romantic landscape is home to numerous innovative culinary artisans like the Gölles Schnapps & Vinegar Distillery among others.
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Klosterneuburg Abbey
Splendid things happen when heaven and earth meet. Truly one of the architectural jewels of Austria, the baroque Klosterneuburg monastery has been the center of spiritual, economic, social and cultural life in the region for 900 years. It is also Austria’s oldest and largest winery, and as the country’s first carbon neutral wine producer, it continues to be one of the most visionary.
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Luxury Spa Escape in the Vineyards
A luxurious weekend of relaxation and enjoyment is found at the small boutique hotel Wein-Genuss Pössnitzberg. This romantic getaway enjoys a stunning view of the surrounding vineyards in Leutschach, Styria on the southern border of Austria. The award-winning chef of the house will pamper you after a relaxing day with exquisite dishes based on local products paired with rare Styrian wine specialties.
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Seewinkel National Park
Austria is the only place in the world that produces award winning sweet wines in a national park! Participate in a bird-watching tour of Seewinkel National Park by foot, canoe, or solar boat and then rejuvenate in the Presshaus restaurant in Illmitz with a glass of lusciously sweet “Trockenbeerenauslese” with Kaiserschmarrn (Imperial Pancake) or with a selection of local cheeses.
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Lockenhaus Castle in Burgenland
Built in the 13th century, this true knight’s castle awaits your visit! Gain insights into the Middle-Ages by visiting the Roman and Gothic style halls and the authentic castle kitchen, or enjoy a hearty robber baron’s feast in the great knight’s hall.
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Retz: Discover A Secret Underground Labyrinth
Discover the colorful history of a city whose wealth and culture is built around the wine trade. Three levels and 14 miles of wine cellar tunnels comprise a complex network under the city.
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Gut Purbach: Fine Art & Cuisine in Town Jail
Chef Max Stiegl enjoys a cult following at Gut Purbach for his authentic cuisine sourced from the Leithaberg forest and Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. It is found in a quadrangular building arrangement which once comprised the region’s first tavern, an office and the district jail which have been restored by the art-collecting attorney and vintner, Dr. Hans Bichler.
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Glatt & Verkehrt
Every year since 1997 artists from all over the world have been coming to Krems and vicinity to explore their own musical roots in an innovative, off-beat, and often surprising manner.
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A Marvelous Grape, a Marvelous Place to Savor It
“Grüner Veltliner is the last of the great European white wine grapes.” So observed Terry Theise, the esteemed US wine connoisseur and importer. The popular wine is indeed a highlight of its native Niederösterreich -- and nowhere more so than at Nikolaihof.
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Central Burgenland and the Home of Legends
Meet Franz Liszt, Wunderkind, piano virtuoso, playboy and abbé, citizen of the world, and self-proclaimed “gypsy musician,” in the hills of Central Burgenland, Austria’s eastern-most region.
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Graz’s Wine Region
Vineyards and castles dominate the landscape to the south and the west of Graz. An area rich in tradition, it is a favorite get-away for the people of Graz, who welcome any excuse for a culinary excursion into the wine region.
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Taste Blaufränkisch, Burgenland’s own grape
If you love wine, you love the Burgenland and Blaufränkisch. Burgenland’s most unique grape is Blaufränkisch, a red wine that will excite your palate and reveal this region’s extraordinary tradition of wine.
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The Village of Purbach
Chances are you might be the only American strolling through the village at the time of your visit to Purbach, on the western shores of Lake Neusiedl and a short hour south of Vienna. Don’t let this deter you, but rather be a badge of exploration.
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Chic & Trendy Vienna Wine Bars
Austrian wine has catapulted to become the darling of the international wine world. If you are looking for chic, upbeat city nightlife, there is no better place to get an in-depth view of Austria’s dynamic, trendy wine scene than at the wine bars of Vienna!
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A Baroque wine experience
Domäne Wachau is located in one of the word’s most stunning vineyard landscapes just below the Dürnstein castle ruins where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. The friendly, knowledgeable staff guides you through wine tastings from the valley’s best vineyards in their stunning tasting room, open 7 days a week. Guided tours reveal a rich history and the flourishing modern wine culture of the region.
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A Sunset to Remember - Mole West
Burgenland is unlike anywhere else in Austria. Whereas Austria is known for rugged Alps, the central feature of this landlocked region are, wide, open plains and a huge body of water. Burgenland’s life revolves around Neusiedlersee (Lake Neusiedl). The lake gives life to lush vineyards and an average of 300 days of sunshine showcases the wonderfully, mild Pannonian climate of this region.
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Crystal Clear Persuasion: Vineyard Brunch
Perched on the edge of the loess precipice called the Wagram, seemingly suspended in the blue sky is a cool green shimmering glass structure. From the inside, the new regional wine event center called Weritas hovers directly into the surrounding vineyards. Dark walnut, pale creamy leather, and plenty of sunlight comprise a warm and friendly greeting in the restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Home of the Spanish Riding School’s famous stallions
Once you round the Baroque palace, which serves as the visitor’s center, your view opens up to include herds of elegant, gleaming white Lipizzaners and their black foals playing in their corrals.
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Tour Villages & Vineyards on Draisines
What could be more romantic – or more fun – than pedaling on a discontinued railroad track through fields of poppy, sundrenched vineyards and past quaint villages? Bring your family and friends and enjoy a draisine tour through central Burgenland.
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Taubenkobel
An award-winning restaurant and the owner is Chef of the Year. When gourmets from all over the world make their pilgrimage to the village of Schützen they have one destination in mind: the Taubenkobel.
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Autumn Feast of St. Martin
The Feast of St. Martin, patron saint of Burgenland, is a harvest festival to delight the senses. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the farmers and vintners of Burgenland are blessed with a long, sunny autumn and a bountiful harvest. Doors are flung open to welcome guests to taste the young wines and culinary specialties of the region.
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Lower Austria’s Wine Festival Season
Rustic wine cellar festivals and boisterous food and wine celebrations. Or luxurious seven course menus in elegant gourmet restaurants and glamorous gala evenings. Tour by bike, foot, car or boat. Whatever your preference, there is a choice of 800 delicious events during the Lower Austria Fall Wine Festival and it is easy to plan.
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Cooking Austrian style with Toni Mörwald
Savor Austrian culture with star chef Toni Mörwald and learn to create Austrian culinary specialties. Toni leads you through a fun and memorable course with charming anecdotes, tips and tricks. With the help of a recipe folder, DVD, and wine-pairing advice you can share the mouthwatering experience with friends at home.
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Bird View of Natural Wonders
Discover Lake Neusiedl National Park and its steppe bio-diversity that is home to an unusual variety of fauna and flora with Alpine, Pannonic, Asian, Mediterranean, and Nordic influences from pre-historic times. A World Heritage site, located along the Hungarian boarder, this park and lake leave you with a refreshed sense of natural beauty.
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Be a Winemaker for a Year
Are you passionate about wine? Love to be outdoors? Curious to learn what it takes to produce top-quality wine? Be a winemaker for a year! Rent your own grapevines and take care of them for a full year. A professional producer will help and guide you through the steps – from the grape to the bottle.
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A New Shrine to Austrian Wine
A contemporary masterpiece now lives among the historic shrines, abbeys and palaces dotting the Danube's pastoral valleys: the LOISIUM World of Wine, an architectural destination in its own right and a stunning monument to the lifeblood of this region.
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Hotel Veltlin: a Wine & Wellness Hideaway
Far from the noise and hectic of a busy lifestyle, yet only a scenic hour’s drive north of Vienna is an idyllic, rural landscape that hugs the border of the Czech Republic. This sleepy corner of Austria features rolling vineyard hills, asparagus plantations, and a sparse few farming villages. Set in this rustic landscape is a peaceful oasis: the 4-star Hotel Veltlin and the Veltlinerland golf course in Poysdorf.
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Buschenschank
Discover a special alternative to the Fast Food trend – walk through the vineyards of the Burgenland region and enter a traditional authentic wine tavern, called Buschenschank. Taste home-made specialties and local wine whilst enjoying the Austrian Gemütlichkeit.
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Contemporary Music, Wine, Food and Art
The exciting fusion of a renaissance building with harmoniously integrated modern architectural modules is what meets the eye. “Weinwerk” houses a fusion of the best wines of Burgenland, regional gourmet products, and a lively calendar of fun and engaging cultural events. This initiative of a regional wine marketing association and a cultural club is guarantee for a superlative gourmet and cultural experience!
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Palais Coburg Vienna: wine cellar
The Palais Coburg in the heart of Vienna has been restored to its original splendor and now houses a most luxurious all-suite hotel, a gourmet restaurant and a collection of rare wines that seeks international comparison. On your tour of the six unique and stunningly designed wine cellars, you will discover more than 60,000 bottles of valuable wine spanning four centuries.
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Ab.Art & Eat.Art
The world-famous artist Daniel Spoerri has purchased two Baroque style houses and developed those in a complete piece of art providing enjoyment and culture.
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Wein.Sinn: A Multi-media Wine Discovery Tour
The Winzer Krems winery invites you to to discover the fascination of wine. “SANDGRUBE 13 Wein.Sinn” leads you on an 8-station trail to experience wine and gain valuable insights.
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Open Air Wine Village Museum
Experience the farm life from past centuries in Moschendorf in south Burgenland. Several old authentic houses, some of them with thatched roofs, have been relocated in a village museum and completely equipped with authentic furnishings. The “Weinmuseum Moschendorf” is also a popular venue for wine tasting and many events including concerts, art exhibitions, and folk dance.
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